Comparison

HIDVCAM vs AlekSound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HIDVCAM

Transform your mobile device into a powerful webcam for live and historical video monitoring. Receive alarm notifications and manage authorizations with ease. Enjoy full-duplex intercom functionality for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Live video streaming
  • Historical video playback
  • Alarm message push notifications
  • Authorization management
  • Full-duplex intercom
Features
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This is a webcam tool that mainly includes the following features: 1. Live video 2. Historical video 3. Alarm message push 4. Authorization management 5. Full-duplex intercom Service Agreement:https://pay.houwei-tech.com/protocol_en.html Privacy Policy:https://hopewayapi.houwei-tech.com/h5/app6/hw_help_en/html/privacy.html

About

AlekSound

Features
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AlekSound — Frequency Generator **A precision tone generator with a meditative soul.** AlekSound allows you to create "moods" where one or multiple frequencies and waveforms can work together to form a special sonic backdrop. Turn your iPhone into a flexible audio frequency generator, from clinical precision to calming sound exploration. Dial in any frequency Set any frequency from **20 Hz to 12 kHz**, down to the decimal. Enter an exact value or choose from 12 presets, tuned by default to the chromatic scale at concert pitch (**A = 440 Hz**). Save your own frequencies or polyphonic creations to a mood with a single tap. Shape the tone Blend **sine, square, sawtooth, and triangle** waveforms in any combination. Create everything from a clean test tone to a rich, layered drone. Bend it live Use the responsive pitch-bend slider to sweep the frequency in real time. Draw your own pitch and pan curve Trace a path with your finger—forward, backward, or anywhere in between. AlekSound transforms your gesture into a looping, breathing pitch animation with a soft glowing trail. It's a sound tool and a meditative visual experience in one. Save & share complete setups Save your frequency, waveform blend, and drawn pitch curve to one of **6 save slots**. Export complete setups as files to share your favorite sounds with others. Built for real use * Native output-device switching for **speaker, AirPods, CarPlay, and more** * Smooth audio fades on every reset to prevent clicks and pops * Clean, focused interface designed to stay out of your way Whether you're a musician tuning by ear, experimenting with relaxation frequencies, exploring sound, or simply curious what **528 Hz** actually sounds like, AlekSound gives you precise control—and a genuinely pleasant way to sit with a sound. Record the output and send it to a friend, or why not share your polyphonic setups or interesting frequencies. Hit the invert button and control a set of 12 frequency controlled notch filters over a slice of white noise. You can also view the audio visualization by swiping left **Explore frequencies. Shape sound. Find your tone.**

Screenshots

HIDVCAM2 screens
AlekSound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlekSound at none against HIDVCAM's 23. AlekSound also leads on ads (none vs shown). HIDVCAM's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HIDVCAM sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AlekSound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HIDVCAM versus AlekSound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHIDVCAMAlekSound
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祥文 曾Fredrik Soderlund

Bugs and requests

HIDVCAM

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to receive verification code
  • Inconsistent video playback and downloads
  • Alarms and notifications not working as expected
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes
  • Failure to connect to WiFi

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change activity zone size
  • Sensitivity slider for motion detection
  • More control over cloud storage subscription
  • Ability to delete saved videos
  • Support for more than 4 cameras

AlekSound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

HIDVCAM

Subscriptions4
  • Month package for 7-day$3.991 Month
  • Half year package for 7-day$15.996 Months
  • 7-day circle storage H7$26.991 Year
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  • for 30-day circle storage H30$38.996 Months
One-time19
  • week package H1$0.29
  • Week package T1$0.29
  • 月套餐 H7$0.99
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  • Month package$5.99
  • month package H7$6.90
  • Month package T30$9.99
  • 30-day data plan D1392$14.90
  • 年套餐 H7$14.99
  • half year package H7$24.90
  • Half year package$24.99
  • 90-day data plan D1641$39.49
  • year package H7$43.90
  • Year package$43.90
  • half year package H30$62.90
  • Half year package T30$62.90
  • 180-day data plan D1390$79.90
  • 年套餐T30$79.99
  • year package H30$120.99
  • Year packageT30$120.99
None

AlekSound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HIDVCAM free?
HIDVCAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AlekSound free?
AlekSound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HIDVCAM or AlekSound have ads?
HIDVCAM shows ads; AlekSound does not.

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